Stranitzky (foreground) as Hanswurst ; Hanswurst was a popular coarse-comic figure of German-speaking impromptu comedy. In 1712, Joseph Anton Stranitzky developed and popularized the role of Hanswurst.

Stranitzky (foreground) as Hanswurst ; Hanswurst was a popular coarse-comic figure of German-speaking impromptu comedy. In 1712, Joseph Anton Stranitzky developed and popularized the role of Hanswurst.